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Picture this: It’s a Colorado summer in the mountains, the air is fresh, wildflowers abound, and you are drawing en plein air, surrounded by the small wonders of nature’s beauty. Make this dream a

Women’s History Month presents us with the opportunity to recognize the contributions women have made to history, culture and society. At the Gardens, we use this chance to draw attention to some of

Join the Gardens for an extraordinary journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Eastern Turkey. This one-of-a-kind adventure, led by Curator of Steppe Collections Mike Bone and renowned plantsman

It always starts out as such a good idea. A redesigned home is the fulfillment of dreams. That new raised bed vegetable garden is perfection. A few decades ago, the channelization of creeks and rivers

Winter officially arrives Saturday, December 21. The first day of winter is known as the winter solstice, and is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In some very far north countries

I was lucky enough to grow up in Colorful Colorado, where spending time outdoors was the daily norm. Apart from the pansies on my front porch, the tomatoes in my backyard and the cottonwood trees I

I was lucky to grow up in a family who had a fondness for art and nature. Frequent trips to various museums, zoos and to Denver Botanic Gardens helped me grow this affection myself –especially when

Three Google searches. That is all it took. Next thing I know, I am driving three days to get to Denver to spend my summer working as the Bonsai and Shofu-en Japanese Garden Intern. My internship at

Have you heard about the Rocky Mountain Gardening Certificate Core Series? This is a comprehensive study of specific gardening practices for our unique Front Range region offered by the Gardens

In the foothills of Colorado where I live, growing a vegetable garden with the intent of eating any of the harvest for yourself would make you an optimist. That is unless you had installed a sturdy

Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions made by Hispanic Americans to our country’s art, science, culture and history. This year’s theme is Pioneers of

Have you ever pointed out a plant and said, “Ooh so pretty! What is that?” Then, your botanist friend says, “Oh, that’s ashiksudfadys!” Yes? Me too. If plant names sound like they are of a different